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What is addiction?
A disease/problem where someone keeps using despite harm
True or False: Addiction can affect the brain.
True
1. Name one healthy coping skill.
5. Walk, music, journaling, deep breathing, talk to someone, exercise
26. Why is honesty important in recovery?
26. Helps get support / prevents relapse / builds trust
Name one place a person can get support.
Support groups, therapy, doctor
Name one thing people can become addicted to.
Open
3. Can alcohol be addictive?
Yes
17. What is one problem addiction can cause at work or school?
17. Missing work, poor grades, getting fired, arguments
Can gambling become addictive?
Yes
24. What is one thing someone can do instead of using?
Exercise, call support, meeting, hobby, sleep, eat healthy
Name one sign someone may need help.
Missing work, hiding use, money problems, mood changes, isolation
38. What is one benefit of sobriety?
38. Better health, money saved, trust, clearer mind, freedom
14. What does tolerance mean?
14. Needing more to feel same effect
10. Name one reason people seek treatment.
Health, family, legal issues, work problems, wants change
25. Name one warning sign of relapse.
Skipping meetings, isolating, cravings, stress, dishonesty
If a friend is struggling, what supportive thing can you say?
“I’m here for you,” “You can get help,” “I care about you”
Name two healthy coping skills.
37. Any two healthy coping skills
24. What is one thing someone can do instead of using?
24. Exercise, call support, meeting, hobby, sleep, eat healthy
18. Name one emotion that may trigger use.
Stress, sadness, anger, loneliness, boredom, anxiety
34. A person avoids family and only uses substances. What area is affected?
Relationships / social life
What is withdrawal?
22. Feeling sick/uncomfortable when stopping use
36. Why is routine helpful in recovery?
36. Keeps structure, reduces boredom, lowers relapse risk
32. A person says “I can stop anytime” but never does. What sign is that?
32. Loss of control / denial
Name one reason stress can be dangerous in recovery.
Stress can increase cravings and relapse risk
31. A person drinks every day and misses work. What problem do you notice?
31. Work/life consequences from addiction